1st KOSB WAR DIARIES

1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORMANDY

Saturday, 17 June 1944

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NORMANDY

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WAR DIARY

SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION

Two heavy explosions, probably shells, were heard early in morning, followed by more just before first light. Origin unidentified.

Area of village church was shelled by enemy about 0540 hrs.

Lorry loads of enemy were seen in wood 013731 moving in Southerly direction.

1 O.R. was wounded by enemy sniper. Own Med Arty knocked out enemy mtr posn in LA BIJUDE area after a heavy barrage.

ALTERNATIVE SOURCES

Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books

Pte W. R. Hogg 3187860, captured in Calais on 21st May 1940, reported as Missing/POW on 7th August 1940, is repatriated to the UK.

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WAR DIARIES

CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY

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KIA

Photo	RANK	First Name	Surname	Service Number	AGE	Memorial	Grave Marker
	Private	JAMES	McPHILEMY	14273265	20	LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES
	Private	JAMES GARDINER C.	TINSDALE	3196888	33	BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY

WIA

Name and Rank	Service No	Notes
Pte J. P. Shanks	3066719	Researching
Pte G. T. Lupton	14002670	Researching
Pte A. W. Stevenson	3192463	Researching
Pte Arnold Whittaker	4349102	Researching
L/Cpl R. C. Breckenridge	3196038	Researching

PHOTO AND MAP CREDITS

Map:

War Office map with kind permission of Normandy War Guide

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